Fantastic 12th Annual Frost Fest This Weekend in Brookings

We may be a bit short of snow so far this season, but if winter is your jam and your family can't get enough of it, then head north for just barely an hour to Brookings, South Dakota, and take in all the activities for the 12th Annual Frost Fest, February 13 through the 16th.

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No matter what outdoor and indoor activities you love to partake in, in the wintertime, Brookings Frost Fest has something for you.

• Children's Museum Snowball Dance - A winter formal for children and their grown-ups on Friday, February 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Children's Museum of South Dakota. The museum exhibits will also be open. The cost is $10 per person for ages 1 and over.
• Ice Sculpture Carving - A live carving of this year’s ice sculpture will take place in the Nick’s Hamburger Shop Courtyard. The sculpture will remain in the courtyard through the weekend.
• South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum Frost Fest Farmer's Market - You'll find fresh produce, canned goods, fresh coffee, handmade items, and more available from a wide variety of vendors from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Ag Museum at 977 11th Street on Saturday, February 14.
• Brookings Arts Council Frost Fest Art Market - Saturday, February 14, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street. You can explore a whole world of artistic items, from flowers to greeting cards, leatherwork to ceramics, paintings to jewelry, and more.
• McCrory Gardens Garden Glow Re-ignited - From 5 to 9 PM on Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14, you can "embrace the chill" in beautiful McCrory Gardens for a $5 admission. You could even rent igloos (purchased online ahead of the event for $50) in McCrory Gardens for your own celebration with hot chocolate, popcorn, and candies.

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These are just a few of the events your whole family can enjoy during Brookings Frost Fest. For more information, see Visit Brookings online or call Visit Brookings at 605-692-7444.